The Dallas Stars, who have lost six straight games, will play host to the suddenly optimistic Florida Panthers on Thursday night.

Dallas lost 4-2 to the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. The Stars (37-24-8, 82 points) were held scoreless for the first two periods on Tuesday, and only a pair of third-period goals kept them from being shut out for their third straight game.

Stars interim coach Rick Bowness had a mixed message to his team following the loss to the Rangers.